Active AlertsFort Walton Beach, FL

What: For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected.
Where: In Alabama, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central, and Mobile Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Inland Counties.
When: For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Tuesday Night to 9 AM CST Wednesday.
Impacts: Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.